39-year-old motorcyclist dies after crash on Highway 74
Erik Mortensen of Idyllwild was transported to Hemet Global Medical Center where he later died of his injuries.
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Erik Mortensen of Idyllwild was transported to Hemet Global Medical Center where he later died of his injuries.
The motorcycle and another vehicle crashed near the intersection of Third Street and Rampart Boulevard. The rider died at the scene, prompting a death investigation.
A suspect fled from police after the driver hit a motorcycle officer.
A motorcyclist was killed Sunday when the motorcycle he was riding went off the side of State Route 241 in Irvine.
An LAPD officer was injured Friday when he collided with another vehicle while on his motorcycle in the Chinatown area.
Friends and family gathered in Thousand Oaks to mourn the death of Matt Wennerstrom, who saved dozens of lives during the 2018 Borderline shooting.
One person was killed and another injured in a collision between a motorcycle and a vehicle in the Vermont Square area on Wednesday.
Both the officer and the bicyclist were transported to local trauma centers where the cyclist was later pronounced dead.
The Los Angeles Coroner's Office has identified the man involved in the horrific motorcycle accident in West Hills on Thursday as 30-year-old Ruben Contreras Jr.
Investigators on the scene say the motorcycle may have been going too fast when the rider hit a curb where the road curves, losing control. The motorcycle hit a pole, and the rider died at the scene.
One person was killed and another was injured in a collision involving a motorcycle and a vehicle on the northbound 405 Freeway on Sunday.
The collision was reported at 5:57 p.m. at the East Baseline Road off-ramp of the eastbound freeway, according to the California Highway Patrol.
A $50,000 reward is being offered to anyone with information on the identity of a hit-and-run driver, following the fatal accident on Thursday evening on Laurel Canyon Boulevard.
A 26-year-old motorcyclist from Moreno Valley fatally crashed into a tree in East Riverside off Eucalyptus and University avenues on Thursday at 10:40 p.m.
A fatal traffic collision in Chino Hills Saturday claimed the life of a motorcyclist.
At just 18, Cooper Mulholland was in a near-fatal motorcycle accident last month in Simi Valley that left him without a leg.
The 22 Freeway was partially closed in the Westminster area following a fatal motorcycle crash.
The crash was reported just north of Alondra Boulevard just after 5 a.m. One of the vehicles was left on its roof straddling the carpool and left lanes.
Officer Nathan Martin, 45, was a 20-year veteran of the force. He was currently serving as a school resource officer at Hueneme High School.
There were several calls reporting about 10 motorcycles doing tricks, taking video of their stunts and stopping traffic on the 5 Freeway at about 1 a.m., according to the California Highway Patrol.
Sky2's Desmond Shaw reported that he couldn't zoom in because it's "a very gruesome scene."
The other vehicle, a gray four-door sedan, was apparently pulling out of an alley when it hit the officer, who flew over the car and landed on the street.
At least one person was killed in a crash that shut down the southbound lanes of the San Diego (405) Freeway in Inglewood for several hours.
In the GoPro video motorcyclist Matthew Murray drives through the Santa Monica Mountains in Calabasas, then veers towards a gravel turn out and flies off.
Amir Ekbatani lost his lower left leg in a motorcycle crash in Redondo Beach.
A rash of break-ins and burglaries has left residents afraid that they could be next.
Airport leaders say the testing phase requires 30 consecutive days of continuous service without major problems before passengers can ride.
The Newport Mesa Unified School District has voted to ban e-bikes at all elementary and middle school campuses.
Nicolas Roy scored on a rebound 7:44 into overtime and Scott Wedgewood made 24 saves, including a penalty shot, as the Colorado Avalanche beat the Los Angeles Kings 2-1 to take a 2-0 lead in their first-round playoff series.
A 4-year-old boy was honored with the ultimate recognition from the Colton Police Department on Tuesday night, when he was sworn in as an honorary officer.
A rash of break-ins and burglaries has left residents afraid that they could be next.
Airport leaders say the testing phase requires 30 consecutive days of continuous service without major problems before passengers can ride.
The Newport Mesa Unified School District has voted to ban e-bikes at all elementary and middle school campuses.
A 4-year-old boy was honored with the ultimate recognition from the Colton Police Department on Tuesday night, when he was sworn in as an honorary officer.
The Laugh Factory has announced an upcoming line of collectible trading cards featuring some of comedy's biggest names at a show in Hollywood next week.
Airport leaders say the testing phase requires 30 consecutive days of continuous service without major problems before passengers can ride.
The Laugh Factory has announced an upcoming line of collectible trading cards featuring some of comedy's biggest names at a show in Hollywood next week.
Los Angeles City Council members on Tuesday unanimously authorized $9.5 million to help repair sidewalks near venues for the 2028 Summer Olympic and Paralympic Games.
Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority employees are pleading for help from county leaders, a day after the agency announced that nearly 300 people will be laid off by the end of April.
LAPD detectives are now seeking help finding the suspect who has allegedly groped multiple women at the Silver Lake Reservoir in recent weeks.
The Newport Mesa Unified School District has voted to ban e-bikes at all elementary and middle school campuses.
Fullerton police arrested a 42-year-old man who allegedly assaulted two people and kidnapped a woman over the weekend, according to a news release from the department.
A Southern California state senator has proposed a new law that would prevent euthanasia in the state's wildlife just a month after a mother bear was put down for swiping at a woman in Monrovia, feet away from where her two cubs were located.
California state officials are sounding the alarm over an early mosquito season due to an uncharacteristically warm winter, leading to an explosion in population.
Cooler temperatures and some rain are predicted for Southern California after a warm weekend.
A 4-year-old boy was honored with the ultimate recognition from the Colton Police Department on Tuesday night, when he was sworn in as an honorary officer.
The FBI has joined the search for a missing 74-year-old Rancho Cucamonga man, Nai Ping Hou, whose bank accounts were depleted before he was reported missing in May 2025.
More than 200 people were arrested over the two-week Coachella Music and Arts Festival in Indio.
A Southern California state senator has proposed a new law that would prevent euthanasia in the state's wildlife just a month after a mother bear was put down for swiping at a woman in Monrovia, feet away from where her two cubs were located.
More than 500 firearms were seized from a Riverside County home last week when deputies served a search warrant during an investigation into the sale of illegal firearms.
Jung Hoo Lee and Rafael Devers each hit RBI singles in the first inning that held up to support starter Landen Roupp, and the San Francisco Giants beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 3-1.
Some U.S. importers reported problems filing tariff refund claims after Customs and Border Patrol launched its dedicated portal on Monday.
Authorities initially said the accident happened while the officers were returning from the drug raids, but the Chihuahua state prosecutor later said the Americans weren't involved in those operations.
Officers from the Iowa City Police Department heard gunfire while responding to a report of a large fight, the department said.
The gunman, who is also dead, shot 10 people in total, according to police. All eight who died were children from 3 to 11 years old, police said.
The Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority announced that it will lay off 284 employees in the next 10 days, citing funding cuts by the county's board of supervisors.
Lori Chavez-DeRemer is taking a role in the private sector, according to the White House.
Yee said she decided to suspend her bid for California governor because her experience and competence were not polling highly enough for her to win.
The order will open the door for more research into psychedelic drugs, including ibogaine, sources told CBS News earlier this week.
President Trump has lobbed insults at Pope Leo XIV in response to his criticisms of the war in Iran, marking an unusually pronounced rupture between the leaders of the world's most powerful country and the world's largest Christian denomination.
Some Trader Joe's shoppers will get a payout after a lawsuit alleged that the retailer's customer receipts put shoppers at risk of ID theft.
California Attorney General Rob Bonta and local prosecutors urged parents to check their children's e-bikes, saying some of the vehicles may be motorcycles or mopeds capable of high speeds.
San Francisco officials said Tuesday that the city has filed a lawsuit against leading manufacturers of ultra-processed foods, accusing them of producing products linked to serious health issues and alleging that the companies knowingly made the foods addictive.
A bill that would reverse a 25% tax increase on California's legal cannabis industry is heading to Gov. Gavin Newsom's desk, after being approved by the legislature.
Meal kit delivery firm HelloFresh will pay $7.5 million to settle a lawsuit accusing it of misleading customers and making it difficult for them to cancel their subscriptions.
An unlicensed cosmetologist from Florida has been found guilty in a California court for providing an injection that killed a model who was known as a Kim Kardashian lookalike, prosecutors said.
LA County public health officials issued a bacteria warning at several beaches as a potentially record-breaking heat wave arrives in Southern California.
Food containing norovirus may smell and taste normal but still cause serious illness if consumed, FDA warns.
HHS Secretary RFK Jr. wants the popular coffee chains to prove their surgery drinks are safe for teens and suggested the Trump administration could place limits on your cup of coffee.
Tests of dozens of baby formulas by Consumer Reports found that nearly half contained potentially dangerous chemicals.
Some Trader Joe's shoppers will get a payout after a lawsuit alleged that the retailer's customer receipts put shoppers at risk of ID theft.
California Attorney General Rob Bonta and local prosecutors urged parents to check their children's e-bikes, saying some of the vehicles may be motorcycles or mopeds capable of high speeds.
A home-based food movement has been heating up in California, with home cooks turning their beloved family recipes into small businesses.
More than a dozen cities and counties across California were given a "final warning" from state officials Wednesday, saying they have failed to properly plan for additional new homes amid the state's lack of affordable housing.
A nonprofit that booked a Social Agent said it's a lot cheaper than hiring someone to do their social media full-time. A typical job runs about $200, with same-day delivery, and if clients already have footage, they can upload it and get a finished piece.
Nicolas Roy scored on a rebound 7:44 into overtime and Scott Wedgewood made 24 saves, including a penalty shot, as the Colorado Avalanche beat the Los Angeles Kings 2-1 to take a 2-0 lead in their first-round playoff series.
LeBron James had 28 points, eight rebounds and seven assists, and the short-handed Los Angeles Lakers outlasted the Houston Rockets for a 101-94 victory and a stunning 2-0 lead in their first-round playoff series.
Lenyn Sosa had a pinch-hit, two-run double during a three-run eighth inning, reliever Louis Varland bailed out struggling closer Jeff Hoffman by inducing a game-ending double-play grounder, and the Toronto Blue Jays held on for a 4-2 win over the Los Angeles Angels.
Los Angeles City Council members on Tuesday unanimously authorized $9.5 million to help repair sidewalks near venues for the 2028 Summer Olympic and Paralympic Games.
With just 50 days until the FIFA World Cup 2026 begins, event organizers are set to release tickets for all 104 matches of the international soccer tournament.
The Laugh Factory has announced an upcoming line of collectible trading cards featuring some of comedy's biggest names at a show in Hollywood next week.
More than 200 people were arrested over the two-week Coachella Music and Arts Festival in Indio.
"We love her very much and she always told us that she loved us," the Rivas Hernandez family said. "We miss her deeply."
The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce hopes to boost LA's film industry after an uptick in moviegoers returning to theaters.
Nearly 100 people were arrested during the first weekend of the 2026 Coachella Music and Arts Festival, according to the Indio Police Department.
A pair of homes were burglarized in Studio City overnight, making fears continue for residents of the San Fernando Valley. Tina Patel reports.
Another chance of rain will return to Southern California over the weekend. A wind advisory will be i effect until Wednesday evening as gusts are expected to reach between 50 and 55 mph.
The FBI is investigating a series of deaths and disappearances of scientists and staff who worked at sensitive nuclear or space technology laboratories, including four from the Los Angeles area. Hunter Sowards reports.
Last week, an Orange County teenager was arrested for allegedly hitting an 81-year-old substitute teacher while riding his e-bike and then fleeing the scene in Lake Forest, according to deputies. On Tuesday, they announced that further investigation into the incident revealed that several other students had similarly e-bikes, all of which were illegally modified. Mike Rogers reports.
The Newport Mesa Unified School District voted to ban e-bikes for all students at elementary and middle school campuses beginning next school year.
Widely considered the greatest architect of his time, Frank Gehry helped shape Los Angeles' skyline.
A suspect was taken into custody after an attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder on June 1 in which there were 15 people and a dog who were victims. The suspect threw Molotov cocktails that burned some of the victims, who were part of a march for Israeli hostages.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
The Franklin Fire in Malibu quickly grew overnight and threatened several homes. Evacuation orders were issued and Pepperdine University instructed students to shelter in place.
Several people have been injured and multiple homes burned after the Mountain Fire broke out Wednesday morning in Ventura County, burning over 10,000 acres within hours.
